[nvanleuvan]

2001 Forester L.

Replacing front and rear bearings.

Read Subaru bearing replacement bulletin. It gives the distance from the hub to the knuckle in terms of a special tool. I am using a hydraulic shop press, so their measurements do not apply. Does anyone know how far to press the hub into the knuckle, after the bearing has been installed in the knuckle?

Thank you.

 

[Woody '04]

you basically want to get it snug - tighten just until you encounter higher resistance. when you tighten the axle locknut it should finish taking care of things.

 

[CNY_Dave]

I believe the axle nut draws both the inner-bearing inner-race and hub tight against the outer CV joint shoulder when you torque the nut.

I tried to find a rational way to do it on my '03 outback and ended up setting it just flush with the inner bearing inner race, I think.

Just be very careful about what is accepting the force from the hub when you press it in- the inner bearing inner race must be taking the force.

Also, be sure the axle nut is torqued before any weight goes on the wheel/axle.

Dave